Football, the super Monday derby between second star, debts and the Devil adrift

Woe to the vanquished, said Brenno, leader of the Gauls invading Rome in the 4th century BC. Of course, even for Pioli, there is little gratitude (In recent times too much has been said regarding me” said the coach). However, we fear that the worst is yet to come given the projects put forward by Gerry Cardinale, AC Milan’s majority shareholder, and Zatlan Ibrahimovic, promoted to Deus ex Machina of the AC Milan club despite him having no experience behind him. Just think: The number one candidate for the new Rossoneri bench would be a certain Julien Lopetegui, a Basque coach who, following being kicked out of both the Spanish national team and Real Madrid, can boast a Europa League title in 2020 with Sevilla. In descending order, others emerge – one is the Argentine Marcelo Gallardo – who share a common characteristic: almost no one knows them. And ultimately it’s better this way. The Italian alternative would be Sarri, who escaped from the troubles of Lazio. Evidently the castaways enjoy a certain charm.

Julien Lopetegui: who was he?

Arrigo Sacchi himself, never tender with his colleagues, warned Cardinale and company: “Pioli has certainly made mistakes, as happens to anyone. But who comes to replace him? Ancelotti, Guardiola or Klopp? I do not think. So you have to be very careful before undertaking a radical change. Foreign coaches, lately, have never enchanted Italy. Football here is very difficult, it is a sport that is played in a defensive manner, reliable elements are needed to obtain great results.” In short, poor Devil, how sorry you make me. How will he react tonight? it is possible that champions such as Maignan, Hernandez and Leao are even questioned.

Let’s hope it doesn’t end up like Napoli who, following losing to Empoli on Saturday, wouldn’t be able to get to the Champions League even if there were fifty Italians promoted to Europe.

Inter, with a victory in the derby, wins the championship

Inter, a second star loaded with debt

Celebrating fans invade Pinetina. And what do we want to say regarding Inter, now champions of Italy? Who had an extraordinary ride, of course. A ride that is there for all to see. Thanks to champions like Lautaro, Calhanoglu and Thuram.

In addition to the “Italians” Barella, Dimarco and Bastoni. Well done Inzaghi and Marotta. And apart from the bitter exit from the Champions League, one can only be happy regarding it, like all the Nerazzurri fans who on Sunday in their thousands invaded the Pinetina as a prelude to the party that they will unleash following hour X in the streets of Milan. “Enjoy the derby, the championship will arrive soon anyway” commented President Zhang to lighten things up. Imitated by the prudent Inzaghi: “We have finished the climb, now we can see the view…”.